Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Listed
$1,895,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman - offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities*, as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools**, Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area - UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2909 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $1,895,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41134954
- Updated: Today (5/15/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Storage, Unfinished Room, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Claremont Court
- Driving Directions: Garber to Piedmont to Forest..
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Model: Italianate Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Year Built: 1916
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
- Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $846
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 54170210
Listed by Red Oak Realty, Kristi Roberts
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Schools
Schools serving 2909 Forest Ave
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.1 mi |
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 2909 Forest Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 2909 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$8,374
22%
$132,396
2%
2024
$6,880
4%
$129,800
2%
2023
$6,634
4%
$127,255
2%
2022
$6,349
1%
$124,760
2%
2021
$6,295
10%
$122,313
1%
2020
$5,715
10%
$121,060
2%
2019
$5,217
3%
$118,687
2%
2018
$5,054
4%
$116,360
2%
2017
$4,850
8%
$114,079
2%
2016
$4,496
2%
$111,842
2%
2015
$4,399
3%
$110,162
2%
2014
$4,283
3%
$108,003
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2013
$4,160
—
$107,517
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2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (MLS# 41134954) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 2909 Forest Ave is currently listed for $1,895,000 and was received on May 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 2909 Forest Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.